Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads – View of Treherbert Basin loop from Ton Pentre

Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads – View of Treherbert Basin loop from Ton Pentre

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4.5

(2)

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Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads – View of Treherbert Basin loop from Ton Pentre

02:31

33.7km

590m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 23.9 km for 26 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.13 km

Wind Turbines at Rhigos

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

More fantastic gravel roads - wide and not too technical but lots of fun. Here you'll wind your way through the giant wind turbines at the top of the Rhigos.

Tip by

17.1 km

Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads

Highlight • Trail

Great complex of fire roads for gravel, mountain biking and hiking, photos are of the area, not just the single point.

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23.9 km

Gravel Road Junction in Forest

Highlight • Trail

26.0 km

View of Treherbert Basin

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views into Cwmparc and Treherbert Basins

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27.6 km

Gravel Descent in the Afan Valley

Highlight • Cycleway

If you’ve got a dropper post then drop it, it’s pretty bumpy if your going down at speed.

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33.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.4 km

4.45 km

2.94 km

1.51 km

275 m

201 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

5.96 km

2.39 km

1.15 km

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 28 October

13°C

8°C

59 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads – View of Treherbert Basin loop from Ton Pentre

Wind Turbines at Rhigos

Rhigos Mountain Fire Roads

Gravel Road Junction in Forest

View of Treherbert Basin

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